Since they are responsible for maintaining the relationship with you after the transaction closes, this approach adds an extra layer of confidence and security to your investment. 

How close is your town to the next metro area?  

I was considering staying close to home.

The replacement cost (cost to rebuild, not the value of the property) data providers are pegging the quadplex at close to $2M and most 1-4 unit rental property insurance programs tap out at $1-1.5M before you'd end up in a commercial insurance product.

Our home is located in a great neighborhood, right next to excellent schools, close to several hospitals, and other amenities. 

Do you not have your $7K share to close?

Seasoning is the time period between from closing of the last transaction to the closing of the new transaction. 

In the end we had to pay to turn the space back in to a white box/shell and closed with basically zero physical assets.

The husband follows my husband around, and the wife closely trails me throughout the house.

The good news is that there are plenty of investors who would be interested in the property as-is and even more investors interested if:- The property is in an area they are familiar with- The property is in a desirable area- You are deep into the eviction process (it seems as though you are)- You can deliver 1 unit/floor vacant (this could happen before closing)That said, if you can keep it, I'd say do it.